November, 2024

• 18 November

  11 Wives of the Prophet Muhammad – Who Are They?

  

  Who are the Mothers of the Believers? You might have heard the expression Ummahat al-Mumineen.  This translates into English as the ‘Mothers of the Believers’ and this is a title that refers to the wives of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).  They were his wives in this dunya and will be his wives in the akhirah.  1- Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (b.556 – d.619  CE) …

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• 18 November

  Sir Muhammad Iqbal (November 9, 1877 – April 21, 1938) – Muslim poet and philosopher

  

  Biography Sir Muhammad Iqbal, fondly remembered as Allama Iqbal, was born in Sialkot on November 9, 1877. He was educated at Sialkot and Lahore, and later at Cambridge. After receiving a doctorate from the Ludwig-Maximillian University at Munich in 1907 for his thesis The Development of Metaphysics in Persia, and bar at law from Lincoln’s Inn in 1908, he practiced law for …

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• 13 November

  Gaza’s cultural and religious heritage lies in ruins after a year of attacks by Israel By Elis Gjevori

  

  Besides causing immense human suffering, Israel has destroyed museums, religious buildings, historic artefacts and archaeological treasures   The oldest mosque in Gaza, the Omari Mosque, was severely damaged in Israeli bombardment in January 2024 (MEE/Mohammed al-Hajjar) The devastation of Israel’s war on Gaza has not spared the besieged strip’s cultural heritage and museums, mosques, churches, and archaeological sites have been destroyed or heavily damaged. …

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• 8 November

  Red Mosque in Sri Lanka, Mosque With 49 Minarets

  

  This mosque is recognized as a significant cultural symbol and an architectural masterpiece for both  Sri Lankans and the Muslim community.   As we pass through Second Cross Street or reach the area by Main Street, our eyes are drawn to the elegant dome of the  Red Mosque, quietly holding its presence. This mosque is famous as a cultural icon and an architectural …

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• 6 November

  A Ceylon Moor Pictorial: With a Glimpse into the Moorish Life of Old By Asiff Hussein

  

  This profusely illustrated coffee table book runs to nearly two hundred pages and contains over three hundred old, rare and monochrome photographs as well as more recent colour photographs capturing the rich cultural traditions of the Moor community of Sri Lanka, not to mention old sketches and paintings depicting traditional Moor culture and society as it existed back then with …

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• 1 November

  The Senior Prefects’ Investiture Ceremony at Zahira College Colombo

  

  The Senior Prefects’ Investiture Ceremony of Zahira College Colombo took place on Wednesday October 23 at the esteemed Ghafoor Hall, honoring the dedication and leadership of the newly appointed prefect body. This annual event is a cherished tradition, symbolizing the trust and responsibility placed on the young leaders of Zahira College. The ceremony began with an inspiring welcome speech by …

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• 1 November

  Special measles vaccination programme from next week

  

  The Ministry of Health announced here on Thursday,31 Oct. that a special measles vaccination program will start from November 4 to 9. This program targets individuals who have not previously been vaccinated against measles or who have only received a single dose. According to Senior Epidemiologist at the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Hasitha Tissera, the vaccination …

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